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CVE-2026-62194
Published:July 13, 2026
Updated:August 04, 2026
OpenClaw versions 2026.5.20 before 2026.6.9 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in plugin install commands that allows lower-trust callers to execute or persist actions beyond their intended authorization. Attackers can exploit misconfigured input paths or enabled features to escalate privileges and perform unauthorized actions when the feature is reachable.
Affected Packages
openclaw (NPM):
Affected version(s) >=2026.5.20 <2026.6.9
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 2026.6.9
Related Resources (5)
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-plugin-install
https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/62xxx/CVE-2026-62194.json
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-7vrr-rp4x-4g76
https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62194
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Missing Authorization
CWE-862
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CWE-732
EPSS
Base Score:
0.25